Flip fold mail



M. CAINE FLIP FOLD MAIL Feb. 14, 1967 5 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Dec. 13,1965 M fw 2 g E: N a K 2 M G/F T SUBSCRIPTION Feb. 14, 1967 M. CAINE3,303,987

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This application is a continuation-in-part of my patent applicationSerial No. 354,308, filed March 24, 1964, now Patent No. 3,223,312.

The invention relates generally to cards or similar printed sheets andparticularly to cards or sheets adapted to be transmitted by mail.

A principal object of the present invention is to provide a mailablecard or sheet that is usable by the recipients for identification orother purposes.

Another object of the invention is to provide a card or sheet of thischaracter whereby addressing and mailing are greatly facilitated andrendered economical.

A further object of the invention is to provide a card in which adetachable portion thereof is capable of easy separation from the mainbody of the card, which separated portion is then rendered usable by therecipient for ordering a subscription or for any other purpose.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a mailable card thatis adapted to receive an enclosure such as a bank check and the like.

Yet a further object of the invention is to provide a foldable andmailable card adapted to receive indicia thereon visible when sentthrough the mail for advertising spectaculars such as worlds fairs.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a fold able andmailable card adapted to receive and transmit photographic proofs.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects andadvantages thereof, reference will be had to the following descriptionand accompanying drawings and to the appended claims in which thevarious novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of a card embodying a first form of theinvention in substantially fiat unfolded condition.

FIG. 2 is a view of the card folded condition ready for addressing andmailing.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged horizontal sectional view taken on the line 3-3 ofFIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view and FIG. 5 is a rear elevational viewof a card embodying a second form of the invention, shown in fiatunfolded condition.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a card embodying a third form of theinvention, shown in unfolded fiat'condition preparatory to receiving anenclosure.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken on the line 7-7 of FIG. 6 showingthe card in folded condition with an enclosure therein, parts beingbroken away.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a card embodying a fourth form of theinvention, showing the card in unfolded condition.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the card of FIG. 8, shown in folded,mailable condition.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken on line 10-10 ofFIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a card embodying a fifth form of theinvention, showing the card in unfolded condition.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the card of FIG. 11, shown in folded,mailable condition.

FIG. 12A is a plan view of the card of FIG. 11 shown almost completelyfolded.

FIG. 13 is an enlarged sectional view taken on line 13-13 of FIG. 12.

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FIG. 14 is a top perspective view of a card embodying a sixth form ofthe invention, shown in fiat unfolded condition.

FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of the card of FIG. 14 shown in unfolded,flat condition.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of part of the card of FIGS. 14, 15 shownin folded condition ready for addressing and mailing.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the entire folded card of FIGS. 14, 15.

FIG. 18 is a top perspective view of a card embodying a seventh form ofthe invention, shown in flat unfolded condition.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the card of FIG. 18 shown in foldedcondition.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of partof the card of FIG. 18 shown infolded condition, and

FIG. 21 is a plan view of the card of FIG. 18 in partially foldedcondition.

Referring now in detail to the drawings, in FIG. 1 there is shown a card10A made in accordance with one form of the invent-ion, the card isformed of cardboard or other suitable material and has arectangular-shaped body 12. Across the body, there are spaced fold lines14, 16 and 18, dividing the body into end panels 20' and 22 and intointermediate panels 24 and 26. Line 18 is also score line, permittingpanel 22 to be detached. Panel 20 is only half the width of the otherpanels. Tabs 28 are formed on the end panel 20 extending laterallythereof. The in ner or top surface of the tab 28 as viewed in FIG. 1 iscoated with gum adhesive 30, the adhesive extending a short distanceonto the adjacent surface of the body. A shallow notch 32 is cut inpanel 22 in one long edge of the body intersecting the scored fold line18.

The panel 22 may be in the form of an identification card and hasimprinted on the surface thereof an elongated rectangular-shaped box 36.Indicia 38 is imprinted adjacent for instructing the recipient. Forexample, the words Enter Your Soc. Sec. Here appear above the box andthe words Your Soc. Sec. No. appear below the box. The box 36 thusserves as a space to insert a social security number therein. A line 40is provided at the bottom of the surface of the panel 22 with indicia 42therebelow and adjacent thereto, for example, the word Signature so thatthe line 40 serves as a guide for a signature. A plurality of closelyspaced slots 34 are formed near the notched end of panel 22 in a codedarrangement.

The body of the card is readily folded along the fold lines 14, 16 and18 into the condition shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, wherein the panel 22bearing the indicia is positioned inside and concealed from view, thenotch 32 facilitating this operation. When in folded condition, the tabs28, 28 on panel 20 are extended over the ends of the panels and the freeend of the tabs fastened to the outer surface of panel 24. On the outersurface of panel 24 when folded at the bottom edge thereof, there isindicia 41 for example reading 2nd Class Mail to indicate the class ofmail desired. There is plenty of spaces above the indicia 41 foraddressing the folded card, and placing postage thereon, as indicated at43.

The entire card 10 as shown folded in FIG. 2 is mailed out to theaddressee and upon receipt of the card the recipient will tear off thepanel 22, fill in the blanks and retain and use the card for futureidentification or for other purposes. In the mailing operation, thedetachable panel 22 is well protected as the panels 24 and 26 serve asshields and the tabs 28 hold the panels in shielding position.

In sending through the mail, the name and address A of the intendedrecipient are written, printed or otherwise produced on the surface ofpanel 24 of the card.

The form of card 10B shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 differs from the card 10A inthat all of the panels 20A, 24A, 26A, 28A are imperforate and the edgesof the body are smooth without interruption. The lines 16A and 18A arescore lines as well as fold lines. Line 14A is a fold line.

In the card 10A, the panel 26' takes the form of a subscription or orderblank with indicia 50 imprinted on its top surface as viewed in FIG. 4identifying the blank and V with lines 52 imprinted thereon serving asguides for inserting information as to the subscribers name, address andthe like,

The surfaces of the panels 20A, 22A, 24A provide space for advertisingas indicated at 54.

With reference to FIG. 5, the opposite surface of panel 24A hasimprinted thereon the postage permit number as indicated at 56 andindicia 58 giving instructions and identifying the class of mail. Theremainder of the surface as indicated at 60 provides space for the nameand address of the addressee.

The opposite surface of panels 20A, 22A, 26A provide space foradvertising matter as indicated at 62, 63, 64.

The card 10A is folded so as to bring the surface of panel 24A shown inFIG. 5 on the outside with the free ends of the adhesive coated tabs 28Afastened thereon. Upon receipt of the card A, the recipient will tearoff the panel 26A constituting the subscription blank, fill out theblank and return it to the sender. v

Another card 10B shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, is similar to card 10 ofFIG. 1. There is no indicia on panel 22B. The end panel 22B serves as anenclosure panel with the other panels B, 24B, 26B in enclosing andprotecting an enclosure placed therebetween such as a bank check 65shown in FIG. 7. The panels are joined by fold lines 14B, 16B, 18B.Adhesive coated tabs 28B effect sealing of the folded card 10B.

In FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 is shown another card 10C having three panels 20C,24C and 26C defined by intermediate transverse fold lines 14C and 16C.Tabs 28C extending almost the full width of panel 20C extend outwardlyat opposite ends of the panel. Fold lines 70 are formed at inner edgesof these tabs aligned with the lateral edges 72 of the card. One side ofthe panel20C is coated with an adhesive 74. This adhesive adheres toreverse side 75 of panel26C when the card is folded as clearly shown inFIGS. 9 and 10. The tabs 28C are then folded around the ends of. thefolded panels and adhere to the reverse side of panel 24C. The wide tabs28C effect better closure of the ends of the folded card than the narrowtabs 28 of card 10. adhesion of the full surface of panel 211C to theinner side of panel26C effects a more secure closure of the folded Inaddition, the

card. A narrow area 77 of' panel 20C is left clear of '1 adhesive 74atfold line 146 to provide a passage into which a letter opener canbe-inserted just beyond ends of sealed tabs 28C for easy opening of thesealed card.

Card 10D shown" in FIGS. 11, 12, 12A and 13"is generallysimilar to card100 and corresponding parts are identically numbered, Two additionaltabs 81 are provided at opposite ends of intermediate panel 24D betweenend panels 211C and 26C. When the card is folded as shown in FIGS.12-13, the adhesive coated tabs are applied to tabs in unfoldedcondition. An advantage is obtained in manufacturing cards 10C and 10Dby the application of adhesive to panel 20C simultaneous withapplication of adhesive to both the tabs 28C.

The adhesive can be applied by rolling itor brushing it on rapidly inone continuous movement which lowers the cost of manufacture. This maybe contrasted with the structure of cards 10A and 1013 where adhesivemust be applied to the corner tabs 28 and 28A individually.

In FIGS. 14 to 17, inclusive, another card 111E is illustrated. The card10E has a rectangular-shaped body provided with spaced transverse foldlines 84, 86', 88, 90 dividing the body into end panels 92 and 94 andintermediate panels 96, 98, 100. Tabs 102 project laterally 4 of the endpanel 92 which tabs are coated on one surface with adhesive 104extending into the surface of the panel 92.

On one surface of panel 92 are imprinted lines 106 serving as guides forplacing information and also a pair of aligned boxes 108 for placing anydesired informer tion.

Similar lines 110 and a single elongated box 112 is imprinted on thecorresponding surface of panel 98.

On the corresponding surface of panel 100 a single elongated box 114 isimprinted, and on the corresponding surface of panel 94 a pair of boxes116 and spaced lines 118 are imprinted.

On the opposite surface of panel 96 a single box 120 is imprinted as aguide for attaching postage stamps, and on the opposite surface of panel94 a single box 121 is imprinted providing space for a name and address.

In accordance with this form of the invention, a panel 122 is integrallyattached to one end of panel 98 extend ing laterally thereof and formedintegrally with anel 122 is another panel 124 forming an extensionthereof. Panel 124 is formed with a tab 126 on its free end, which tabis coated with adhesive 128 on the one surface thereof. box 136 isimprinted on the surface of panel 122 ad= jacent one of its outercorners serving as a guide for attaching postage stamps;

The card 1613 can be folded to bring the panel 122 on the outside at oneside and the panel 124 on the outside at the opposite side as showninFIG; 17. After the ad= dressee of card 10E receives the card at theaddress writ ten on panel 122, he will tear off panels 122 and 124 atthe fold and score line 131 leaving only the rectang lar card structureincluding panels 92, 94, 96, 98, 100. This remaining card structure canbe folded to foifm the folded card 10E shown in FIG. 16. Panel 96 willthen be 1 s= cated'on the outside to bear the address and postage stampsfor remailing the card. T abs 102 will be folded around the ends ofpanel and secured thefeto at cen-' 'ter points since panel 92 is aboutone half the width panel 96. ,7 v A v Card 10F shown in FIGS. :18, 19,21 hasthfee rlec'tang' u= lar panels 141 141, and 142 joined byfoldlines 143, 144 One side of panel-114i} is coated with gum adhesive145 which extends overftabs 146. Tabs 146 extendlatejrally outward ofends of panels 141 A fiifthef panel 148 ex= tends laterally of one endof central panel 141. This panel terminates in a tab 149 coated withadhesive 150;

A fold and score line 152; connects panel 148 to panel 141.

The card 1ilFis folded by first turning in tabs 146 on 7 fold lines 151.Panel142 isthen folded upon pahel141; and panel with turned in tabs 146is folded down on panel 142.

This is the'condition of the'card shown in FIG. 21;

' Then folding is completed by turning panel 148 over,

panel 14t} and bending'tab 1511. around to s ecure it to panel 141. Thefoldedcard' is shown in FIG. 19. ready for addressing and mailing.

' After the folded card, 10F is received by. the recipient he will tearoff panel 148 at score line 152 and at tab 1511. The card will nowconsist of the three panels 140, 141 and 142. This card structure can berefolded by moistening adhesive and sticking panel 140 to panel 142while the tabs 146 are folded around and stuck to which may be placed inthe remailed'card'10F will be safely retained by the long-tabs.146.

While I have allustrated and described the preferred embodiments of myinvention, it is tobe understood that I do not limit myself to theprecise constructions herein asoaesa disclosed and that various changesand modifications may be made within the scope of the invention asdefined in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A mailing card, comprising a rectangular body of cardboard havingtransverse fold lines dividing the body into a pair of end panels and aplurality of intermediate panels, one end panel having surface portionsat lateral ends thereof coated with adhesive for sealing said end panelto one intermediate panel, tabs for holding the panels in foldedcondition for mailing, said tabs extending laterally of opposite lateralends respectively of said one end panel, said tabs having adhesive onone surface thereof forming continuations of the adhesive on the lateralends of said one end panel, said tabs being adapted to extend across theends of the panels to be fastened to the outer surface of a secondintermediate panel, said one end panel being at least one-half the widthof the other panels, whereby the tabs extend across the ends of theother panels midway of the widths of the other panels.

2. A mailing card as recited in claim 1 further comprising a furtherpanel extending laterally of a third intermediate panel and joinedthereto by a fold and score line, whereby the panels of the card can betorn off, said further panel terminating in another tab, whereby theopposite ends of the remaining panels can be enclosed and the last namedfold line, and said other tab when folded, secured to said thirdintermediate panel.

3. A mailing card, comprising a rectangular body of cardboard havingtransverse fold lines dividing the body into a pair of end panels and anintermediate panel, one end panel having tabs at opposite lateral endsextending outwardly thereof, for substantially the width of the panel,an adhesive coating covering the top portion of one side of said one endpanel and said tabs, the bottom portion of said one end panel being freeof adhesive, whereby when the panels are folded on said fold lines, theadhesive coated side of said one panel'attaches to the other side of theother end panel, while the adhesive coated side of the tabs attach tothe said intermediate panel.

4. A mailing card, comprising a rectangular body of cardboard havingtransverse fold lines dividing the body into a pair of end panels and anintermediate panel, one end. panel having tabs at opposite lateral endsextending 6 outwardly thereof, an adhesive coating coveringsubstantially the entire surface of one side of said one end panel andsaid tabs, whereby when the panels are folded on said fold lines, theadhesive coated side of said one 5 panel attaches to the other side ofthe other panel, whilethe adhesive coated side of the tabs attach to thesaid intermediate panel, a further panel extending laterally outward ofsaid intermediate panel and joined thereto by a fold and score line tofacilitate detachment of said further panel, said further panel havinganother adhesive coated tab thereon for engaging on said intermediatepanel while said further panel is disposed adjacent to said one panel.

5. A mailing card, comprising a rectangular body of cardboard havingtransverse fold lines dividing the body into a pair of end panels and anintermediate panel,'one end panel having tabs at opposite lateral endsextending outwardly thereof, an adhesive coating covering substantiallythe entire surface of one side of said one end panel and said ta-bs,whereby when the panels are folded on said fold lines, the adhesivecoated side of said one panel attaches to the other side of the otherend panel, while the adhesive coated side of the tabs attach to the saidintermediate panel, said tabs being foldable for bending around ends ofthe panels and engaging on the other side of said intermediate panel, afurther panel extending laterally outward of said intermediate panel andjoined thereto by a fold and score line to facilitate detachment of saidfurther panel, said further panel having another adhesive coated tabthereon for engaging on said intermediate panel while said further panelis disposed adjacent to said one panel.

References Cited by the Examiner UNITED STATES PATENTS 12/1918Switzerland.

1902 Great Britain.

JOSEPH R. LECLAIR, Primary Examiner.

DAVID M. BOCKENEK, Examiner.

1. A MAILING CARD, COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR BODY OF CARDBOARD HAVINGTRANSVERSE FOLD LINES DIVIDING THE BODY INTO A PAIR OF END PANELS AND APLURALITY OF INTERMEDIATE PANELS, ONE END PANEL HAVING SURFACE PORTIONSAT LATERAL ENDS THEREOF COATED WITH ADHESIVE FOR SEALING SAID END PANELTO ONE INTERMEDIATE PANEL, TABS FOR HOLDING THE PANELS IN FOLDEDCONDITION FOR MAILING, SAID TABS EXTENDING LATERALLY OF OPPOSITE LATERALENDS RESPECTIVELY OF SAID ONE END PANEL, SAID TABS HAVING ADHESIVE ONONE SURFACE THEREOF FORMING CONTINUATIONS OF THE ADHESIVE ON THE LATERAL